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Policy Manual

200 Pupils

School Wellness

246

First Reading

June 19, 2006

August 16, 2021

2/12/2018

Purpose

The Brentwood Borough School District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students’ physical well-being, growth, development, and readiness to learn. The Board is committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education and promotion, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience. In a healthy school environment, students will learn about and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices that can improve student achievement.

Authority

The Board adopts the School Wellness Policy this policy based on the recommendations of the appointed School Health Council Wellness Committee and in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.[1][2][15]

To ensure the health and well-being of all students, the Board establishes that the district shall provide to students:

1. A comprehensive nutrition program consistent with federal and state requirements.

2. Access at reasonable cost to foods and beverages that meet established nutritional guidelines.

3. Physical education courses and opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity during the school day.

4. Curriculum and programs for grades K-12 that are designed to educate students about proper nutrition and lifelong physical activity, in accordance with State Board of Education curriculum regulations and academic standards.

Delegation of Responsibility

The Superintendent, or designee, shall be responsible for the implementation and oversight of this policy to ensure each of the district's schools, programs, and curriculum is compliant with this policy, related policies, and established guidelines or administrative regulations.[1][2][2][15]

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Each building principal or designee shall annually report to the Superintendent or designee regarding compliance in his/her school.[2][15]

Staff members responsible for programs related to school wellness shall report to the Superintendent, or designee, regarding the status of such programs.

The Superintendent, or designee, shall annually report to the Board on the district’s compliance with law and policies related to school wellness. The report may include:

1. Assessment of school environment regarding school wellness issues.

2. Evaluation of food services program.

3. Review of all foods and beverages sold in schools for compliance with established nutrition guidelines.

4. Listing of activities and programs conducted to promote nutrition and physical activity.

5. Recommendations for policy and/or program revisions.

6. Suggestions for improvement in specific areas.

7. Feedback received from district staff, students, parents/guardians, community members, and the School Health Council.

The Food Service Director shall provide an assurance that district guidelines for reimbursable meals are not less restrictive than regulations and guidelines issued for schools in accordance with federal law annually.[1]

The Superintendent or designee and the appointed School Health Council established Wellness Committee shall conduct an assessment at least once every three (3) years on the contents and implementation of this policy as part of a continuous improvement process to strengthen the policy and ensure implementation. This triennial assessment shall be made available to the public in an accessible and easily understood manner and include the extent to which each district school is in compliance with law and policies related to school wellness, the extent to which this policy compares to model wellness policies, and a description of the progress made by the district in attaining the goals of this policy.[1][2] [2][15]

At least once every three (3) years, the The district shall inform and update and modify this policy as needed, based on the results of the most recent triennial assessment and/or as district and community needs and priorities change; wellness goals are met; new health science, information and technologies emerge; and new federal or state guidance or standards are issued.[2]the public, including parents/guardians, students, and others in the community, about the contents and implementation of this policy.[15]

The district shall annually inform and update the public, including parents/guardians, students, and others in the community, about the contents, updates and implementation of this policy via the district website, student handbooks, newsletters, posted notices and/or other efficient communication methods. This annual notification shall include information on how to access the School Wellness Policy; information about the most recent triennial assessment; information on how to participate in the development, implementation and periodic review and update of the School Wellness Policy; and a means of contacting the Wellness Committee leadership School Health Council.[1][2][2][15]

Guidelines

Recordkeeping

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The district shall retain records documenting compliance with the requirements of the School Wellness policy, which shall include:[2][3][15][16]

1. The written School Wellness policy.

2. Documentation demonstrating that the district has informed the public, on an annual basis, about the contents of the School Wellness policy and any updates to the policy.

3. Documentation of efforts to review and update the School Wellness policy, including who is involved in the review and methods used by the district to inform the public of their ability to participate in the review.

4. Documentation demonstrating the most recent assessment on the implementation of the School Wellness policy and notification of the assessment results to the public.

Wellness CommitteeSchool Health Council

The Superintendent shall appoint a School Health Council, representative of the district and community, to develop, implement, monitor, review, and revise school nutrition and physical activity policies. The Council will also serve as a resource for implementing those policies.

The district shall establish a Wellness Committee comprised of, but not necessarily limited to, at least one (1) of each of the following: The School Health Council shall be comprised of at least one (1) of each of the following: School Board member, district administrator, district food service representative, student, parent/guardian, school nurse, health professional, physical education teacher, and member of the public. It shall be the goals that committee membership will include representatives from each school building and reflect the diversity of the community.[1][2]

Other members of the School Health Council may include:

Teacher

School Counselor

Coach

Support Staff

Health Professional

The School Health Council Wellness Committee shall serve as an advisory committee regarding student health issues and shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and periodically reviewing and updating a School Wellness Policy that complies with law to recommend to the Board for adoption.

The School Health Council Wellness Committee shall review and consider evidence-based strategies and techniques in establishing goals for nutrition education and promotion, physical activity and other school-based activities that promote student wellness as part of the policy development and revision process.[2][15]

Individuals who conduct student medical and dental examinations shall submit to the School Health Council Wellness Committee annual reports and later reports on the remedial work accomplished during the year, as required by law.[4][3]

Nutrition Education

The goal of nutrition education is to teach, encourage, and support healthy eating by
students. Promoting student health and nutrition enhances readiness for learning and increases student achievement.

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Nutrition education will be provided within the sequential, comprehensive health education program in accordance with State Board of Education curriculum regulations and the academic standards for Health, Safety, and Physical Education and Family and Consumer Sciences.[5][6][7][4][5][17]

Nutrition education in the district shall teach, model, encourage and support healthy eating by students. Promoting student health and nutrition enhances readiness for learning and increases student achievement.

Nutrition education shall provide all students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy lives.

Nutrition education lessons and activities shall be age-appropriate.

Nutrition curriculum shall teach behavior-focused skills, which may include menu planning, reading nutrition labels and media awareness.

School food service and nutrition education classes shall cooperate to create a learning laboratory.

Lifelong lifestyle balance shall be reinforced by linking nutrition education and physical activity.

The staff responsible for providing nutrition education shall be properly trained and prepared and shall participate in appropriate professional development. The district shall develop standards for such training and professional development.[8][19]

Nutrition education shall extend beyond the school environment by engaging and involving families and the community.

Nutrition Promotion

Nutrition promotion and education positively influence lifelong eating behaviors by using evidence-based techniques and nutrition messages, and by creating food environments that encourage healthy nutrition choices and encourage participation in school meal programs.

District staff shall cooperate with agencies and community organizations to provide opportunities for appropriate student projects related to nutrition.

Consistent nutrition messages shall be disseminated and displayed throughout the district, schools, classrooms, cafeterias, homes, community and media.

Consistent nutrition messages shall be demonstrated by avoiding use of unhealthy food items in classroom lesson plans and school staff avoiding eating less healthy food items in front of students.

District schools shall offer resources about health and nutrition to encourage parents/guardians to provide healthy meals for their children.

Physical Activity

District schools shall strive to provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity during the school day for all students.

Age-appropriate physical activity opportunities, such as outdoor and indoor recess, before and after school programs, during lunch, clubs, intramurals and interscholastic athletics, shall be provided to meet the needs and interests of all students, in addition to planned physical education.

A physical and social environment that encourages safe and enjoyable activity for all students shall be maintained.

District schools shall partner with parents/guardians and community members and organizations, such as YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, local and state parks, hospitals, etc., to institute programs that

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support lifelong physical activity.

Physical Education

A sequential physical education program consistent with curriculum regulations and Health, Safety and Physical Education academic standards shall be developed and implemented. All district students must participate in physical education.[6][7][9][5][6][17]

Quality physical education instruction that promotes lifelong physical activity and provides instruction in the skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong participation shall be provided.

Physical education classes shall be the means through which all students learn, practice, and are assessed on developmentally appropriate skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong, health-enhancing physical activity.

A varied and comprehensive curriculum that promotes both team and individual activities and leads to students becoming and remaining physical active for a lifetime shall be provided in the physical education program.

Safe and adequate equipment, facilities, and resources shall be provided for physical education courses.

Appropriate professional development shall be provided for physical education staff.

Physical activity shall not be used or withheld solely as a form of punishment.

Other School Based Activities

DSafe drinking water shall be available and accessible to students, without restriction and at no cost to the student, at all meal periods and throughout the school day.[10][11][12][13][8][9]

Nutrition professionals who meet hiring criteria established by the district and in compliance with federal regulations shall administer the school meals program. Professional development and continuing education shall be provided for district nutrition staff, as required by federal regulations.[8][14][15][16] [7][13][18][19]

Meal periods shall be scheduled at appropriate hours, as required by federal regulations and as defined by the district.[10][8]

Nutrition Guidelines for All Foods/Beverages at School

All foods and beverages available in district schools during the school day shall be offered to students with consideration for promoting student health and reducing obesity.

Foods and beverages provided through the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs shall comply with established federal nutrition standards.[10][11][14][15][7][8][9][13]

Foods and beverages offered or sold at school-sponsored events outside the school day, such as athletic events and dances, shall offer healthy alternatives in addition to more traditional fare.

Competitive Foods -

Competitive foods available for sale shall meet or exceed the established federal nutrition standards (USDA Smart Snacks in School). These standards shall apply in all locations and through all services where foods and beverages are sold to students, which may include, but are not limited to: a la carte options in cafeterias, vending machines, school stores, snack carts and fundraisers.[2][17][18][10][14] [15]

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Competitive foods are defined as foods and beverages offered or sold to students on school campus during the school day, which are not part of the reimbursable school breakfast or lunch.

For purposes of this policy, school campus means any area of property under the jurisdiction of the school that students may access during the school day.[2][17][10][15]

For purposes of this policy, school day means the period from midnight before school begins until thirty (30) minutes after the end of the official school day.[2][17][10][15]

The district may impose additional restrictions on competitive foods, provided that the restrictions are not inconsistent with federal requirements.[17][10]

Exclusive competitive food and/or beverage contracts shall be approved by the Board, in accordance with provisions of law.[11]

Fundraiser Exemptions -

Fundraising activities held during the school day involving the sale of competitive foods shall be limited to foods that meet the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards, unless an exemption is approved in accordance with applicable Board policy and administrative regulations.[19][20]

The district may allow a limited number of exempt fundraisers as permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education each school year: up to five (5) exempt fundraisers in elementary and middle school buildings, and up to ten (10) exempt fundraisers in high school buildings. Exempt fundraisers are fundraisers in which competitive foods are available for sale to students that do not meet the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.[17][10]

The district shall establish administrative regulations to implement fundraising activities in district schools, including procedures for requesting a fundraiser exemption.

Non-Sold Competitive Foods -

Non-sold competitive foods available to students, which may include but are not limited to foods and beverages offered as rewards and incentives, at classroom parties and celebrations, or as shared classroom snacks, shall meet or exceed the standards established by the district.

If the offered competitive foods do not meet or exceed the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards, the following standards shall apply:

1. Rewards and Incentives: Foods and beverages shall not be used as a reward for classroom or school activities unless the reward is an activity that promotes a positive nutrition message (e.g. guest chef, field trip to a farm or farmers market, etc.).

2. Classroom Parties and Celebrations: Classroom parties shall offer a minimal amount of foods (maximum 2-3 items) containing added sugar as the primary ingredient (e.g. cupcakes, cookies) and will provide at least one of the following: Fresh fruits/vegetables and/or Water, 100% juice diluted with water, low-fat milk, or nonfat milk.

3. Shared Classroom Snacks: Shared classroom snacks are not permitted in district schools.

The district shall provide a list of suggested nonfood ideas and healthy food and beverage alternatives to parents/guardians and staff, which may be posted via the district website, student handbooks, newsletters, posted notices and/or other efficient communication methods.

Marketing/Contracting -

Any foods and beverages marketed or promoted to students on the school campus during the school day shall meet or exceed the established federal nutrition standards (USDA Smart Snacks in School)

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and comply with established Board policy and administrative regulations.[2][17][10][15]

Exclusive competitive food and/or beverage contracts shall be approved by the Board, in accordance with provisions of law. Existing contracts shall be reviewed and modified to the extent feasible to ensure compliance with established federal nutrition standards, including applicable marketing restrictions.[20] [11]

Management of Food Allergies in District Schools

The district shall establish Board policy and administrative regulations to address food allergy management in district schools in order to:[21][12]

1. Reduce and/or eliminate the likelihood of severe or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.

2. Ensure a rapid and effective response in case of a severe or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

3. Protect the rights of students by providing them, through necessary accommodations when required, the opportunity to participate fully in all school programs and activities.

Safe Routes to School

The district shall cooperate with the local municipality, police department, and community organizations to develop and maintain safe routes to school.

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1. 24 P.S. 1422.1

2. 42 U.S.C. 1758b

3. 24 P.S. 1422

4. 24 P.S. 1513

5. Pol. 105

6. 24 P.S. 1512.1

7. 42 U.S.C. 1773

8. 7 CFR 210.10

9. 7 CFR 220.8

10. 7 CFR 210.11

11. 24 P.S. 504.1

12. Pol. 209.1

13. 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq

14. 7 CFR 220.12a

15. 7 CFR 210.31

16. 7 CFR 210.15

17. Pol. 102

18. 7 CFR 210.30

19. Pol. 808

20. Pol. 229

24 P.S. 1337.1

24 P.S. 1422.3

P.L. 111-296

7 CFR Part 210

7 CFR Part 220

Pol. 103

Pol. 103.1

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